2027 Romanucci & Blandin Referring Attorney CLE Schedule

2027 REFERRING ATTORNEY CLE SCHEDULE

JANUARY 26, 2027: Your Bridge to Justice: How Has the Immigration and FTCA Legal Landscape Changed One Year Post Renee Good

Speakers: Antonio M. Romanucci and Minnesota Attorney Kevin Riach, Minnesota co-counsel on the Renee Good case

Topic: In this presentation, Antonio M. Romanucci and Minnesota Attorney Kevin Riach, counsel for the family of Renee Good, will discuss the FTCA litigation related to ICE misconduct and the complexities and nuances related to client diversity and immigration status. The speakers will discuss the companion legal theories used alongside these FTCA cases in efforts to secure full accountability and the potential to address FTCA challenges through federal legislation.

• Credit: General and Diversity
• Location: In-person with lunch, 24^th Floor

APRIL 13, 2027: Supporting Survivors as they Speak their Truth and Bring their Legal Case to Light

Speakers:

Maura D. White, Senior Attorney, Romanucci & Blandin

Renee Williams, CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime

Topic: As lawyers, we bring lawsuits into the courts, but we also carry a survivor’s story and trauma with us. It is essential to advocate for your client while being sensitive to the fact that this lawsuit will re-traumatize them. More than that, though, it also gives the survivor a chance to speak their truth. In this presentation, R&B Senior Attorney Maura D. White and Renee Williams, CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime, will discuss the status of abuse cases and the best practices for handling these sensitive cases in a trauma-informed manner, in both the courtroom and public setting. 

• Credit: Mental Health and General
• Location: In-person with lunch, 24^th Floor

JULY 22, 2027 at 12 – 1 pm CST: Mass Shooting Case Law – The Fight to Hold Gun Manufacturers Accountable in the Law

Speakers: Josh Levin moderates a panel with speakers from GPAC (legislative / advocacy), Everytown and Moms Demand Action

RB Moderator: Josh Levin AND MIKE HOLDEN?

Speakers:

• Firearms Accountability Initiative – Tim Daly or Nick – call this week
• Everytown: Alla Lefkowitz: alefkowitz@everytown.org – lobbying/legislation
• Moms Demand Action: grass roots – Drew ___ or _______

Topic: In this presentation, Senior Attorney Josh Levin will lead a panel discussion with individuals from the Firearms Accountability Initiative, Everytown and Moms Demand Action, delving into the current state of the legislative pushes for holding gun manufacturers responsible, learning the status of legal cases being brought across the country to enforce this accountability, and discussing the grassroots efforts being undertaken to increase awareness and involvement. These legal cases arise from traumatic incidents happening across the country, in schools, churches and public venues, and these cases take a mental toll on all involved – the victims, survivors, attorneys and volunteers working to make a difference. The speakers will discuss the toll this takes, exposing the emotional toll these cases also carry. 

• Credit: General and Mental Health
• Location: lunch in-person